antifungal

adjective

an·​ti·​fun·​gal ˌan-tē-ˈfəŋ-gəl  ˌan-ˌtī- 

: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic

antifungal noun

Examples of antifungal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many cases of geographic tongue do not require treatment, but sometimes symptoms can be a sign of a fungal infection, which can typically be treated with antifungal medication. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025

People with weakened immune systems are candidates for antifungal medication. —Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025

Many cases go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed, leading healthcare providers to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics instead of antifungal medication. —Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

Most people recover without treatment, but antifungal medication can be prescribed for severe cases. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antifungal

• fungal
• jungle

Medical Definition

antifungal

1 of 2 adjective

an·​ti·​fun·​gal ˌant-i-ˈfəŋ-gəl, ˌan-ˌtī- 

: destroying fungi or inhibiting their growth : fungicidal, fungistatic

antifungal drugs

antifungal activity

antifungal therapy

antifungal

2 of 2 noun

: an antifungal agent